To Do Tuesday #10

It’s been what I would consider a fairly productive week. While I did not quilt every day, I did little things on almost everything on my list as well as finish binding my Over & Under Quilt from 2017. I am a happy quilter!

Last Week’s List

• Bind & Label Over & Under Quilt -Done!
• Make binding for Black & Gold Quilt – Done!
• Make label for Black & Gold Quilt – Done!
• Quilt March table runner – No Activity
• Finish Ruby’s Garden (EPP) block – Progress
• Cut Lost & Found (EPP) block – No Activity
• Glue Baste Lost & Found (EPP) block – No Activity
• Sew Lost & Found (EPP) block – No Activity
• Work on Sunflower Charm Quilt – Progress
• Olympia Mystery Quilt clue #3 – Done!
• April Mo Color Challenge block – Progress
• One 365 quilt block – Getting organized

Week 10 List (April 26th – May 2nd)

To Do #1 – Sew binding & label on Black & Gold quilt

I never came up with a better name for this jelly roll race quilt, so the label is Black & Gold. I have always loved this quilt and I am especially pleased with how it has turned out. I can’t wait to check this one as done!

To Do #2 – April Monthly Color Challenge Block

I pulled the fabric with the intention of cutting and sewing on Saturday Sew Day. By Saturday, I need to cut and piece this block. I will need to get posted on Instagram as well (@quiltadventures). I don’t think we have ever done a gray block before in the three years I have been participating.

To Do #3 – Sew Borders 1 & 2 onto Sunshine Quilt

I decided and cut fabrics this week for the borders. I am not super happy with fabric pick for border 2. I may end up changing it. I ordered backing fabric early last week and it came yesterday. It is perfect! It is an orange plaid. I will end up quilting this one with gold thread. I have even found a fruit edge to edge to quilt. Just have to decide if I am going to switch out border 2 or move forward.

To Do #4 – Sew Borders 1 & 2 on Charming Sunflowers quilt

I ended up renaming this quilt this week. It is my APQ Resolution quilt for April. I pulled out all the pieces, assembled top, and left over fabrics with the intention of working on Saturday Sew Day. My brain wasn’t there on Saturday but I did end up working on calculations and planning on Sunday and actually cut and assembled borders on Monday.

I am now very excited about this 2018 quilt projects. I forgot how much I loved this fabric line. I have a second quilt made with this same fabric that needs to be finished and is in the bucket for this year as well as a panel. I just need to decide if I want to make the panel as part of one of the backs or as a separate project. I have a few weeks to decide. Very excited about this old project.

To Do #5 – Cut a 365 block

Saturday found me pulling all my stuff from this 2018 project for show and tell during our Zoom Call. The ladies I quilt with have decided to do this project this year. I found my center that I have completed so far.

We discussed my approach on this quilt and how this is really a learning quilt. I started this quilt and really amped up my skills and I am almost halfway with this one. They are inspiring me to get everything out and organized. Part of that is to cut at least one block to sew.

To Do #6 – Finish One Ruby Garden Block (EPP)

EPP is not a quick art and I don’t usually work on it at home. This is something that I have worked on the go since I started in 2018 (oh gees! How much stuff did I start that year?!) I was able to finish the block but it still needs its sashing.

To Do #7 – Quilt March / Green Table Runner

I am seriously getting tired of this being on my list. I was going to quilt on my domestic machine instead of loading on my long arm. I just want it off the list! This is the first of four table runners that need to be quilted. I still hanging out there my February Heart table runner that I finished assembling recently, my Teal batik table runner, and my Good Morning Mug table runner. Gees! Let’s start ticking these off the list!

To Do #8 – Cut one Lost & Found block (EPP)

Really what is the problem?! I have the templates and fabric sitting on the cutting table. Oh wait! I lost the instructions. Okay, I just need to find them….

To do # 9 – Glue Baste one Lost & Found block (EPP)

Once I get the darn thing cut, glue basting this block is fairly quick until you get to the 12 – 1 inch equilateral triangles.

To Do #10 – Start Piecing my basted Lost & Found block (EPP)

I figure if I get rolling, why not start on the block!

To Do #11 – Sew Clue #4 of Olympia Mystery SAL with Cotton Cuts

I was going to stop at 10 but realized that I started this on Sew Saturday and I need to finish it. It is a ton of flying geese units sewn together. If I don’t put it on the list, I will just procrastinate. Trust me. I know myself well. If it’s not on the list, then I will skip it. I guess that is better than working on everything under the sun that is NOT on the list. LOL!

Recap

Hmmm. I need a cat picture to use to wrap this all up. I always have to go through my photos after I write up the blog but I think I will through in a Hawaii picture instead this time. This week it is on my list to write up Hawaii and maybe Seattle. Hawaii for sure.

Remember I will be linking up with Texas Quilt Gal – Linda for To Do Tuesday. I really appreciate the support I get from everyone. So many nice and positive comments come my way. Such a beautiful thing!

Here is this week’s list in a nutshell:

• Finish Black & Gold quilt
• Finish April Mo Color Challenge block
• Add borders 1 & 2 to Sunshine Quilt
• Add borders 1 & 2 to Charming Sunflower quilt
• Finish organizing 365 challenge fabric and cut next block
• Finish up adding sashing to my Ruby’s Garden quilt block
• Quilt the Green mini-charm table runner for March
• Cut one Lost & Found block (after I find the directions – insert eye roll here)
• Glue Baste Lost & Found block
• Start piecing Lost & Found Block
• Finish sewing Clue #4 of Cotton Cuts Olympia Mystery SAL

I am getting really anxious to start something new. I brought back all that lovely fabric from Hawaii. I just want to check off at least one more quilt (will be third finish of the year) before starting a new one. Plus I have three more quilts almost done and four table runners. Just need to push past to the end! I’m telling you, this has been a super productive time even with two weeks off for vacation.

Have a great Tuesday!

Peggy